Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A specialist in odontology; one who is versed in the systematic study of the teeth.

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  • noun One who studies teeth.

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Examples

  • You should get our forensic odontologist to take a look.

    Deadly Promises Sherrilyn Kenyon 2010

  • The odontologist compares recovered dentition to X-rays, handwritten charts, and treatment notes in antemortem records.

    Spider Bones Kathy Reichs 2010

  • La Primavera was actually founded by an American, odontologist and former vice US consul in Buenos Aires George Newbery, in 1894.

    Pepe Escobar: Patagonia: The End of the World Is on Sale 2010

  • The odontologist is faxing over her report right now.

    FALSE MERMAID ERIN HART 2010

  • The odontologist is faxing over her report right now.

    FALSE MERMAID ERIN HART 2010

  • Then they will bring in a forensic odontologist, who will examine the teeth, and get impressions.

    CNN Transcript Jan 25, 2008 2008

  • "" Our capabilities have improved tremendously, '' says Lt.Col. Brion Smith, an Army forensic odontologist.

    The Mystery Of The Tomb 2008

  • The NPA said 60 teeth were recovered out of the burnt material and were taken in January to forensic odontologist Dr Vince Phillips of the

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2008

  • And we ` ve got a forensic odontologist that we ` re getting ready to consult with.

    CNN Transcript May 16, 2006 2006

  • A pathologist may analyze the organs and brain, an entomologist the insects, an odontologist the teeth and dental records, a molecular biologist the DNA, and a ballistics expert the bullets and casings, while the forensic anthropologist pores over the bones.

    Break No Bones Reichs, Kathy 2006

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